Job Title: Logistics Coordinator
Role Requirements
Preparation of export and import documentation, maintenance of internal records regarding export/import shipments, booking of transport and sending details of shipments to customers.
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for arranging transport to Export customers ensuring on time delivery of customer orders.
Advising customers of shipping details, liaison with freight forwarders to arrange shipping in a timely manager and achieve cost effective shipments ensuring the customer is updated throughout the process.
Interdepartmental liaison within Howco to ensure on time deliveries are achieved.
Produce and supply customers with all relevant documentation prior to and after despatch date
Provision of clearance instructions for import consignments
Competencies
Good planning, organizational and communication skills with attention to detail
Diagnostic skills
Sound understanding of customer requirements
Team player but able to work on own initiative.
Computer literate; knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes
Accountabilities and Performance Measures
Ability to prioritise workload
Ability to work to deadlines/targets/timelines
Keen eye for detail and understanding of the importance of accuracy
Job Requirements/Qualifications
Proven experience working in an export/import department
Understanding of export/import entries / T1 forms and their importance
Working knowledge of MSS reports
Knowledge of export procedures and required documentation including all modes of transport e.g. road, airfreight, sea freight and courier.
Knowledge of import procedures
Knowledge of manufacturing environment
Computer literate
A second European language would be useful though not essential.